Arjun POV

I got up to the aroma of my Jeej's cooking. Weekends are always blissful, away from work and in the cocoon of my Anu and Jeej love. I freshened up, walked to Adi's room. He was sound asleep, I kicked on his derriere to wake him. Well he is a sleepyhead and this is the only way I can make him say bye to his sleep. He woke up startled

"Whoa man, that was harsh" he grumbled scrubbing his rump where I exactly kicked in.

"Come down soon buddy, need to have a family talk "I shushed him to the restroom.

Walking to the kitchen downstairs I was mustering courage in me to break the news I wished to speak with Anu, Jeej and Adi. Jeej is a genius, he gave me the simplest solution for my complicated problem. The moment I flipped the coin I exactly knew what my heart wanted, but again human races are always confused and I am never an exception. So I took the entire night to process my thoughts and figure out the pros and cons of my decision.

It was always in my family to speak up with others before taking some big decisions in life so now that I knew what I exactly wanted, I am going to have a talk with them before pursuing her, My Chand. I am not sure if this is what love is all about but I want to experience what it is to live my life with her. Share every happenings of my life with her and to keep her shielded from all evils in the world. I want her to see he dimple smile etched throughout in her face. If this is what love is then I am in love with her.

"Earth to Bachu. Whom are you dreaming about early in the morning?" Anu winked at me with a lopsided smile.

"That you are soon going to find Anu "I gave her the answer which is going to arise so many questions in her. She is one curious cat.

"Ooh Bachu!!! Common give me details. Who is she?" Anu trailed behind me so excited to know who was running in my thoughts. I royally ignored Anu walking towards Jeejz.

"Good morning Aju. Where is the sleepyhead still romancing with his bed eh?" Jeej greeted me laying out the food in the dinning..

"Morning Jeejz. That he was before I kicked him" making Jeej break into a snickering smile

"It wasn't funny Jeeju" Adi right at the moment entered the dinning giving me a glare for the incident happened minutes before.

I sat back adoring the animated conversation Anu, Jeej and Adi were having. Well how many times I say, the fact will never change. Weekends are always best with family around. This realization pulled a chord deep in my heart. When I am enjoying the day with my family, Chand will be alone with no one to accompany to. Though from day one i knew that she is an orphan just at this moment I realized how lonely she would have felt all these years with no one to share her happiness and grief's with. Before today I never wanted Chandini to come across anyone from this room, especially Anu. But now all I wanted was to have Chandini in midst of these people.

Adi shook me up and brought me out of thoughts and from the looks of him I knew he knew what's going on my mind. I cleared my throat to gain other two's attention.

Anu, Jeej and Adi I wanted to let you know something. I know Adi is with me in this, I just wanted to ensure you both are okay with what I am going to say." I said looking towards Anu and Jeej. Knowing I have their keen attention on me I continued "I think I am in love with a girl, whom I met exactly a week before. I don't know what I feel towards her is love or not, until yesterday Jeej came over and helped me in knowing what I want. Jeej when I closed my eyes after flipping the coin all I saw was her in between us. The happy us. Even now I want her to be in midst of us enjoying our conversation, taking part in our silly rambles. I know you both will love her, because I knew Adi already favor her over me." I gave a look towards Adi and continued "Anu just before a week I said I am not ready for marriage but I had my reasons after meeting her and realizing what I feel towards her those reasons never mattered. I want to have your consent before going ahead Jeej. Because I am not only going to give her my love but also this family. She is an orphan, so at no situation I want her to feel left out amidst us. So is that okay with you all?"

I looked towards them hoping to hear a yes. Anu stood from the ottoman squealing and venturing towards me to give a hug. She gave her consent in next set of words.

"Orphan is not even a word Bachu, never use that. Truth be said even we were one but now see we have a happy family with us. The girl you love will be showered by our love too."

Jeej sensing Anu can turn up to emotional any moment eased the situation saying "Aju you too caught up in the web of love, now the sane one here is our Adi."

"True Jeeju, I am happy being single and I want to marry the girl my di chooses for me." Adi said making Anu squeal in another excitement.

"So bachu, when are you going to get her here to meet us?" Anu asked me

"That is not easy Anu. She is getting married to a bastard in next 14 days. When I say he is a bastard I really mean it" I said sighing. I have big things to do in the upcoming 14 days, the major things being- making Anu realize what a disgrace that bastard is to human race and also to make her close to me to reconsider her marriage plan at least for starters.

"If her fiance is not good for her let her know that Aju, she should know what she is getting into .Also if she knows him and still loves him do not stalk her. Let her know the truth and leave it to her to make choice. Everyone have their own rights and freedom to love." Jeej said and I nodded realizing what he says is right.

"Don't you want to know her Di? You haven't asked any questions about her" Adi stated making me frown.

"Nah Adi. I believe in my brother. When he brings her over here after 14 days I will get to know her from herself. And moreover when I have my Adi with Bachu I do not have to over exert my brain. He does what is best for his friend" She said winking at him. But I realized how correct she is about Adi. If not for him I would have missed Chand in my life and also would have brutally punished her. He always does what is best for me.

Like most family there was no emotional atyachaar, we always understood each other so it was easy for us to connect to other feelings.

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After ensuring Adi and Arjun are in their room Pranav approached mithu to let himself clarified on the question that is etching him from the moment Arjun confessed he was in love. Pranav himself was taken aback when Arjun confessed but Anu handled it well.

"Mithu, I want to ask you something "Pranav hesitated asking

"I Know Pranav what you wanted to ask. Before a day I was keen in getting Pari and Bachu married but now I easily accepted his love. And you are confused on my acceptance. Isn't it?" Pranav nodded his head for a yes.

"Pranav, till yesterday I didn't know Bachu was in love so I thought as such. Now that I knew I should not force my opinion on him. That will end up in a chaotic mess. I want best for both of my Pari and Bachu, if I am going to put him through this without love their life will not be flourished. So what if Bachu is in love, there will be too many good men loitering around Mumbai, we even have Adi. I will ensure my Pari gets the best man for her life. I believe in my Devi ma and her plans, also whatever happens is for good. If not for the traumatic experience of mine I would not have got such an amazing hot psychiatrist as my hubby or my brothers would have got a father figure in you" Mithu said hugging him.

For a moment Pranav was astounded by her simple explanation "Did I ever say why I love you so much?"

She looked up from his arms and said cutely "Yeah many times but I am all ears to hear it once more "

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Chandini POV

One day and many things have happened. From the moment I am back from Di's home my smile was intact. Though I missed them, I do not want Arjun to meet me there. I overheard Di and jiju talking that they will be spending time in Arjun's house on weekends now that they didn't go, both will land up here soon. I do not want him to keep me away from jiju and Di's love. If at all he comes to know I am close to them he will make sure I never meet them. Such is the love for his Di, hence I have to be more careful for the next 14 days.

For first time in my life, my life is going as per my plans. I sorted out everything that may need for the upcoming days. From tomorrow I am going to spend my most of the time with Arjun, Di and Jiju. I need to speak with Kavya and ensure she will be back here before 14 days. I need to have her with me when my planned marriage of a sham is going to get cancelled. She will be enthralled to see the snickering face of that bastard.

"Hey Kavya. How are you?" my voice held the happiness I am in.

"You girl. Do you even know how worried I was? Where were you for past 2 days? How many times I tried reaching you and your phone was switched off every single time" she expressed her concerns in form of questions.

"Chill girl. I know you would have got your info from Driver Kaka. I have lots to fill you up with but not through phone. Let me know when you will be coming over?" I excitedly asked her

"You know me Chandu. Kaka said you were in old age home and decided to stay there sending him back home. I will be soon coming there Chandu, may be in another 10 days. And seems like you are happy there. Stay same Chandu." She is a pure soul who wants nothing but my happiness.

"Sure Kavya. Now go and enjoy with your family. Catch you later." I hung on her call and turned to complete the painting which I started earlier.

My concentration was disturbed by my ringing mobile, without noticing the caller's name I picked up the call

"Chand, how are you now?" his baritone voice echoed through the other end.

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A/N:

I am here again !!How is this update?Good/Bad?

Did you all like how Chandini and Arjun realized their love for each other?

How about the family talk they had?

So both have decided to use the next 14 days,but now they don't know what the other is thinking...How will they spend this time?

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~Rami <3